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name: Don't build after every code change
description: Don't automatically run build.py after every edit; wait for the user to ask for a build
type: feedback
originSessionId: a2780d4f-894b-402a-8101-324052832606
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Do not run `build.py` (or any build command) after every code change. The user will explicitly ask for a build when they want one.

**Why:** The user is iterating quickly and doesn't want to wait for builds between every small edit. Builds take ~10s and add noise to the conversation. The user will batch up several changes and ask for a build when they want to verify.

**How to apply:**
- Make code edits and report them. Stop there.
- Only run `build.py c++` when the user explicitly asks ("build please", "build", "verify it compiles", etc.).
- Don't proactively build after a rename, refactor, or other "obviously needs verification" change. Trust the user to ask if they want it.